Two Illinois Wesleyan seniors were so inspired by Rebecca Black’s song “Friday” at Thursday’s NCAA tournament banquet that they used the tune to rap about Friday’s game against St. Thomas. Watch the video here.
Women’s basketball team embraces role as new kids on the block
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team had a busy day in Michigan Thursday in preparation for Friday’s NCAA Final Four game.
Strong bond helps women’s basketball team prepare for toughest game yet
As the St. Thomas women’s basketball team prepares for its departure Thursday to Holland, Mich., for the Final Four, both coach Ruth Sinn and the players reflect on the season.
Tommie Spotlight: Sarah Smith
Senior center Sarah Smith is the cornerstone for the women’s basketball team. Smith leads the team in rebounding with 7.5 boards per game, and she also excels in the classroom with a 3.84 GPA. Check out the video package on Smith here.
Women’s basketball team prepares for busy week in preparation for Final Four
The Tommies start their weekend with an afternoon practice Wednesday and will fly out at 8 p.m., for Grand Rapids, Mich.
Women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four, defeats Calvin College in OT
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four after an 83-72 overtime victory over Calvin College Saturday at the University of Chicago.
Women’s basketball team defeats Tufts 50-47, advances to the Elite 8
Junior guard Kellie Ring made two free throws with 15 seconds left after a key steal, and No.10-ranked St. Thomas held off Tufts, 50-47, in the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 basketball game Friday.
Men’s hockey team run for national title ends in DePere, Wis.
St. Thomas scored early but not often Wednesday night, and it cost them a 3-1 loss to defending national champion St. Norbert in the first round of the NCAA Division III hockey tournament.
Q & A: Sports editors discuss women’s basketball Sweet 16 game
Aaron Leibowitz, the Tufts Daily’s sports editor, and TommieMedia sports editor Hayley Schnell collaborated on a Q&A session to give fans some background information before the Sweet 16 match-up.
Men’s hockey makes NCAA tournament
A NCAA national championship is still within reach of the St. Thomas men’s hockey team after receiving an at-large bid to play in Pool C of the 2012 Division III playoffs.
Men’s basketball team struggles to find rhythm, falls to Whitewater 91-62
The Tommies lose to the Whitewater Warhawks 91-62 after struggling offensively and defensively in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The loss ends the team’s season.
Women’s basketball team heads to Sweet 16 after 51-45 victory over Coe College
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team had a 51-45 victory over Coe (Iowa) College in the second round of the NCAA Division-III basketball playoffs at Steve Fritz Court Saturday night.
Men’s basketball defeats C-M-S in OT, advances to second round
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 76-74 in overtime in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Women’s basketball defeats Martin Luther College 71-58, advances to second round
The victory puts the No. 10-ranked Tommies into the second round against Coe College (Iowa).
Tommie basketball teams find out their NCAA tournament opponents
Friday will be a big day for St. Thomas basketball teams. Both the men and women will open NCAA Division III tournament play, with the women’s team playing at home and the men on the road.